Aero Club

February 20, 2013

Feb 20 2013

Aero Club

Mission Statement:

Inspired by AOPA’s Flying Club Campaign, JA aims to grow participation in the local general aviation community by offering a level of availability, service and quality unprecedented in a club environment.

Our goal is to facilitate future members in creating a self-sustaining organization comprised of top notch general aviation aircraft for all levels of pilots; from newly certificated to the seasoned veteran.

What is a flying club?

According to AOPA a flying club is an exclusive organization of pilots and aircraft formed to make flying more affordable for its members and form a bastion of camaraderie.

What works best for you?

Give us a call or stop in and let us know. We are still in the planning stages for the club; any and all input is welcome. Check in for upcoming focus groups and planning event dates.

What’s new?

JA will continue to host open, informational, focus group style, meetings for all interested parties through April ‘13. Feedback garnered at these sessions has proven to be crucial in assessing wants & needs of the future membership.

Next Meeting Dates (in the JA Conference room):

Wednesday,
February 20th 7pm

Thursday,
March 7th @ 7pm

Saturday,
March 16th @ 12pm

How does a flying club work?

There is no simple answer to this question. Of 130 clubs the author surveyed (sampled from 650 nationally) each one differed from the last in structure and operation. Most clubs are a non-profit organization with a combination of equity and non-equity members and, on average, 11-15 members per aircraft.

Why join the JA Aero Club?

JA offers the potential for a club experience unlike any other. With our world class, award winning facilities and a fleet of well maintained, glass-paneled aircraft there’s sure to be a place for everyone from light sport to King Air pilot, weekend warrior to business professional. Below are actual results from our Flying Club Survey.

Ownership/equity positions currently available in the following aircraft:

* Cessna TTx

* Corvalis 400

* JT-A 182

* G1000 172

* 162 Skycatcher

* Caravan

Get involved!

Have you always wanted to start a flying club, your way? Have you found that other flying clubs just don’t have what you’re looking for?

– Take on an active role in the formation of your Flying Club: we are actively seeking motivated members to assume leadership positions in order to help in organizing/forming the club. Call Alex Krause for more information (630) 440-2203.